Montessori Lead Teacher (Must have Montessori Certification)

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Family Star is currently seeking to fill a full-time position of Lead Montessori Teacher for our Infant classroom at our Northwest Denver location.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE :

• Interact with infant children in an open, honest, and loving manner, always with dignity and respect.
• Respectfully, courteously, and professionally include families in our Montessori environment and actively encourage and support family participation in program activities.
• Calmly and efficiently plan, supervise, and implement the curriculum for the children in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the school.
• Serve as a positive and consistent leader for classroom staff, families, and the organization.
• Participate in the continuous and creative process to meet individual and program goals through training and professional development.
• Treat the infant children with dignity, respect and with sensitivity to their cultural and socioeconomic background.
• Responsible for ensuring the safety, health, physical and social / emotion well-being of the infants at all times.
• Schedule and complete all regular conferences, home visits, phone calls, monthly curriculum journals and developmental screenings as needed for each child in a timely manner.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with classroom teammates.
• Complete all supervisory responsibilities for classroom staff including but not limited to recruiting, one-on-one supervisions, performance evaluations, goals, and accountability.
• Participate in community and public relations events involving the school.
• Participate in recommended training programs, educational conferences, professional days, staff meetings, and other courses pertinent to professional growth.
• Complete all child-related paperwork daily
• Attend and participate in all regular scheduled meetings and agency events.
• Maintain required credentials.
• Maintain confidentiality with children, families and staff

Requirements :

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS / LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS :

About Family Star :

For over 35 years, Family Star Montessori’s two Denver locations have been transforming early childhood education by uniquely combining Montessori philosophy with Early Head Start / Head Start programing. We believe in creating nurturing spaces to every child, which is essential in preparation for a successful future and of a lifetime of learning. Family Star supports the individual needs of each child and empowers them to achieve their human potential, resulting in students who grow up to be more confident, enthusiastic, and self-directed learners and citizen - accountable to both themselves and their community who think critically, work collaboratively, and act boldly and with integrity.

Family Star provides to eligible employees Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life insurance as well as 401(k) Retirement plan with company match, and generous paid holidays and PTO.

Be part of the Family at Family Star by applying today by applying to FamilyStar.net / Careers!